ELAR Instructional Coach Job Dayton area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

ELAR Instructional Coach

Dayton Independent School District SECONDARY CAMPUSES - DAYTON, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job : 5123327

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 23, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Coach

Reports to: Principal/Asst. Supt. of Student Services

Dept. /School: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Date Revised: April 2023

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The Instructional Coach position is designed for the teacher who strives to accomplish positively impacting classroom success. The primary purpose of the Instructional Coach is to improve the learning in Dayton ISD through delivery of the state standards and ensure the district instructional framework is delivered with efficacy. The instructional coach, under the direction of district leadership, will support classroom teachers, specialists, and campus administration to strengthen instruction and increase student learning.

This position will be required to have a strong knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices that address differentiated instruction for the learner both adult and student. This applicant will be an important piece in the leadership team, developing shared understanding and messages around the importance of instruction in student learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification

Master’s degree from accredited university preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills

Advanced understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment

Ability to design effective lessons that meet the expectations of the district instructional framework and coach peers to do the same

Ability to coach teachers in the critical attributes of instruction and student engagement with diverse populations

Ability to collaborate in the evaluation of external instructional programs

Ability to increase teacher effectiveness based on student engagement and the student work produced

Ability to interpret data to inform instructional practices

Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to plan, and present professional learning

Experience

Five years’ experience as a classroom teacher

Classroom coaching experience (i.e., specialist and team leader and department chair, student teacher supervisor, teacher mentor, etc.)

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Strategies

Observe classrooms daily and provide feedback.

Oversee the development and implementation of lesson plans incorporating the district’s common instructional framework.

Provide trainings to teachers.

Serve as an on-site professional developer utilizing an embedded model whereby follow up is immediate and frequent.

Provide opportunities for teachers to observe good teaching (other teachers, model lessons).

Identify needs of teachers in instruction delivery and assessment, and plan professional growth opportunities for them.

Provide teachers with strategies, resources, and ideas.

Facilitate the sharing of activities, resources and knowledge across grade levels and from teachers to teacher.

Analyze school data.

Attend leadership meetings.

Attend Instructional Coaches meetings as assigned.

Attend professional development opportunities.

Collaborate with other Instructional Coaches.

Support teachers as they implement new instructional strategies, new curriculum, etc.

Train and support teachers in developing common assessments within teams of teachers including being able to articulate the rationale for common assessments.

Work with individual teachers to assess students’ needs and plan for instruction based on those needs.

Work with individual teachers to set goals, discuss issues, and make plans.

Maintain an “open door” policy with teachers.

Check in regularly with teachers.

Work collaboratively with all teachers.

Set a high level of expectations.

Remain enthusiastic about teaching and student learning.

Work closely with the district curriculum coordinator to plan, implement, and reflect upon curriculum.

Work closely with administrators.

Attendance is an essential job function.

Other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $61,559 to $73,900 10 Month

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